Stisted C. of E. Primary Academy

Admissions Policy 2021 - 2022

STISTED CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY

ADMISSIONS POLICY 2021/2022

Intake a) Number to admit The Standard Number of pupils to be admitted in any year group, in any academic year is 15. In years when the number of applications exceed the number of places available, the Admissions Committee of the Governing Body will apply the criteria listed below. b) New Intake Children will be admitted at the beginning of the Autumn term of the academic year in which they are five.

Criteria for Admission

1. Looked after children and previously looked after children will be given priority over all other applicants.

2. Children who live in the civil parish of Stisted with their parent/s or legal guardian.

3. Children who have a sibling* at Stisted CofE Primary Academy.

4. Children of parent/s or legal guardian/s who are regular** attenders at a CofE church.

5. Children of parent/s or legal guardian/s who are regularly** involved in the worship at a Christian church recognised by “Churches together in Britain and Ireland”.

6. Children of parent/s or legal guardian/s who are regular** worshippers within other world faiths.

7. Parents who wish their children to be educated at this CofE Academy.

2021/22 * The definition for sibling can be found in the Essential Information for Parents section in the Essex County Council handbook ‘Primary Education in Essex’. 2018/19

**For the purpose of criteria 4, 5 and 6 above, ‘regular’ will constitute a minimum of twice monthly attendance over an eighteen month period. Written confirmation from the responsible Minister or religious leader will be required on the Supplementary Information Form (SIF) provided by the Academy after the application deadline.

In the event of over-subscription in any criteria, the Governing Body will decide admissions by giving the shortest straight line distance priority.

Statements/ECHP

Children with statements of special educational needs that name this school in their statement are required to be admitted to the school.

Timing of Admission

In accordance with government regulations, parents can request that the date of admission is deferred or that their child attends part-time (this would be agreed with the Head Teacher) until the child reaches compulsory school age (5) in that school year.

Parents who wish to seek a place for their child (including Summer Born children) outside of their normal age group must make an application to their Local Authority for their child’s normal age group at the usual time. They must also apply in writing at the same time to the Head Teacher requesting admission out of the normal age group providing any supporting documentation and evidence. If the request for admission out of normal age group is granted by the school, this does not constitute the offer of a place for the year group that has been requested and a new application must be made to the Local Authority as part of the main admissions round the following year.

2021/22 Mid Year Applications

All applications for places must be made by completing the Local Authority Mid-Year Application form, available in the school office or from School Admissions in Chelmsford.

Closing Date

The deadline for receipt of applications is in line with Essex County Council’s Co-ordinated Scheme, prior to the academic year for which a place is sought. Parents who wish their children to attend the academy should make an application on the LEA common application form. A Supplementary Information Form will be required to provide relevant additional information in Categories 4, 5, 6 and 7. This will be provided after the application deadline.

Waiting List

The School will maintain a waiting list for all year groups should applications be received after a year group has reached its published admission number (PAN) of 15. The school regularly contacts parents on the waiting lists to check if the place is still required and the list is reviewed annually in accordance with the admissions criteria.

Appeals

Parents have a right to Appeal to a Statutory Independent Appeals Committee. Details are available from the academy.

The Governing Body may decide to exceed the Published Admission Number of 15 for any one particular year group other than the Reception class where the relevant mixed aged class does not exceed a maximum of 30 pupils. Therefore, exceeding the Published Admission Number of 15 will only apply if the relevant class size is less than 30.

Stisted Church of England Academy sets it’s Admission Code in accordance with the School Admissions (Infant Class Sizes) (England) Regulations 2012.

2021/22

Stisted Church Of England Primary Academy Stisted, Braintree, Essex CM77 8AN Telephone: 01376 325116 Fax: 01376 326810 E-mail: [email protected] Principal: Mr M J Hawrylak B. A.

Supplementary Information Form

Child’s Full Name

Date of Birth

Please circle the Year Group for Reception Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4 Yr 5 Yr 6 which you are applying

Address

Telephone Number

Parents (or Guardians) Names

Place of Worship (if applicable under criteria 4,5 or 6)

Name and contact number of Minister or the appropriate religious leader in charge (if applicable under criteria 4,5 and 6). Block capitals please. I can confirm that the applicant has Signed (Minister or religious leader): attended this place of worship twice monthly over at least an 18 month period. Please circle the criteria number under which you are applying for a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 place for your child. Please refer to the attached Admissions policy.

Signature of Parent or Guardian

Date

2021/22